There is no debate, you don’t get to have an opposing view. “I Think I Love You” is THE greatest pop song ever written, and ’70s teen sensation David Cassidy is THE greatest pop star ever.
In the wake of today’s devastating news that David is suffering from dementia (it unfortunately runs in his family), I know we all wish him the very best. Let’s all take a moment and watch him at his shagadelic best and remember the joy he brought to a generation of squealing little girls (and boys) in those tight, tight leather trousers. He truly is the quintessential ’70s superstar.
“I Think I Love You” was released as the debut single by The Partridge Family, with David Cassidy on lead vocals and his mother Shirley Jones on background vocals. The Partridge Family version was a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1970. Watch the TV show version below.
And as a bonus, let’s watch David sing “I Woke Up In Love This Morning”
Via NBC News:
The onetime star of “The Partridge Family” spoke to People magazine about his health following a weekend concert in California during which he reportedly struggled to remember the lyrics to songs he has been singing for 50 years. The 66-year-old also appeared to fall off the stage at one point.
Cassidy gained fame on the television series, which ran from 1970 to 1974. He played Keith Partridge, the oldest of five children in a musical family that formed a band.
Cassidy told People that he had watched his grandfather struggle with dementia, and had also seen his mother “disappear” into dementia until she died at age 89.
“I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming,” he said.
On Tuesday, Cassidy sent out a tweet thanking those who had reached out to him following the announcement.
We love you David!
